Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Infest
Friday 21 August 2026
After 24 great live (+1 hybrid) years in Bradford, InFest moves to Manchester for 2025 with a weekend of EBM, Industrial, synthpop, noise, darkwave and post-punk from: Friday -Eisfabrik // Auger // Harpy // William Bleak // Junkie Kut // P...
Cheshire Fest
Saturday 22 August 2026
Cheshire Fest returns in 2026 with a bold new setting - bringing together live music, electronic energy, premium hospitality and peak summertime celebration in one of the region's most iconic outdoor locations. Set within the stunning ...
Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August 2026
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your fami...
Donkey fest
Saturday 22 August 2026
Get ready to dive into the vibrant festival vibes of donkey fest. Join the donkey for a day full of fun, music and communitity spirit....
Slug Fest 2026
Saturday 22 August 2026
A third edition of a multi-genre indoor festival, showcasing the best upcoming local talent in a brand new event space...
Creamfields
Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 August 2026
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie...
Creamfields
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August 2026
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie...
African Heritage Festival
Friday 28 August 2026
An unforgettable celebration of African (Ghanaian) music and unity. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the African Heritage Festival 2026 featuring electrifying performances from Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, Akwaboah, and the Davison Ban...
Manchester Village Pride 2026
Friday 28 - Monday 31 August 2026
Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester....
KOMPND Carnival
Sunday 30 August 2026
A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture, movement & energy. A multi-genre experience rooted in the essence of community and vibes...
Laughterama - Nick Mohammed + Ania Magliano + more
Thursday 3 September 2026
NICK MOHAMMED + ANIA MAGLIANO + KIRAN SAGGU + VITTORIO ANGELONE + AMY GLEDHILL. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more...
Laughterama - Nina Conti + Bridget Christie + Josh Pugh + more
Friday 4 September 2026
NINA CONTI + BRIDGET CHRISTIE + EVALDAS KAROSAS + JOSH PUGH + THANYIA MOORE. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. B...
Fields Of Gold Festival
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 September 2026
Sing your heart out to Manchester classics and the UK's favourite tunes performed by some of the country's finest tribute acts at the Fields Of Gold Festival, Tameside Stadium, hosted by Manchester Music Legends Clint Boon and Dave Swee...
Laughterama - Jack Dee + Red Richardson + more
Saturday 5 September 2026
JACK DEE + RED RICHARDSON + JEN NOLAN + STEPHEN BAILEY + RACHEL FAIRBURN. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. On...
Laughterama - Sara Pascoe + Tom Rosenthal + more
Saturday 5 September 2026
SARA PASCOE + TOM ROSENTHAL + MICHAEL ODEWALE + MICHELLE DE SWARTE + JEN BRISTER. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & mo...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peop...
Manchester Psych Fest
Saturday 5 September 2026
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. Venue capacities are based on first come first serve so please arrive early for specific acts. ...
Country Club
Saturday 5 September 2026
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls the UK's first ever country music day party is riding into town for the ultimate hoedown. Expect Non-stop country music hits all night long, rodeo bull, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaways, red solo cu...
Circulate @ junction 4 skatepark.
Saturday 5 September 2026
Round two. For CIRCULATE // 002, we're taking over a skatepark. Another unique location into a full party setting. Come join us...
Since92 - Mini Fest Summer Closing
Saturday 5 September 2026
Manchester's ultimate end-of-summer day party. R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, food, drinks, fairground rides & unforgettable energy...
Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival 2026
Saturday 5 September 2026
We are delighted to announce the very first Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival Sat 5th September 2026Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW ...
Laughterama - Chris McCausland + John Robins + more
Sunday 6 September 2026
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND + HARRIET KEMSLEY + JANINE HAROUNI + RHYS JAMES + JOHN ROBINS. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more...
Laughterama - Special Guest (TBA) + Rose Matafeo + more
Sunday 6 September 2026
SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINER (TBA) + ROSE MATAFEO + BELLA HULL + AMY ANNETTE + SARAH KEYWORTH + PHIL ELLIS. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft be...
Retrospective Festival 2026
Friday 11 September 2026
Retrospective Festival returns to Sherdley Park, celebrating iconic 80s, 90s and 00s music and nostalgia....
Reminisce Festival 2026
Saturday 12 September 2026
Reminisce Festival returns for 2026 with another huge celebration of dance music nostalgia, bringing together some of the most iconic club artists...
Colne Cricket Club Music Festival 2026
Saturday 19 September 2026
A brand new music festival arrives in Colne this September, headlined by East 17 with tributes to Oasis, Taylor Swift & more...
Crimson: ''Air''
Saturday 19 September 2026
Crimson Air - our first-ever day-to-night Block Party....
MCR ROCKS Family Festival
Saturday 26 September 2026
MCR Rocks Family Festival returns to Salford Live tributes, family fun, food & bars, plus a DJ battle with Bez vs Clint Boon. Don't miss it....
Cyber Glow Rave
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Get ready for CYBER GLOW the high energy rave you've been waiting for Expect wall to wall beats, neon lights, and non stop vibes all night long....
Rong Indoor Festival
Saturday 3 October 2026
Celebrating their 15th year, the huge trance festival returns in 2025. ...
Beyond The Music
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....
SOS Weekender 2026
Friday 9 October 2026
3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae...
SOS Weekender 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae...
Neighbourhood Festival
Saturday 17 October 2026
Manchester's best and biggest multi-venue festival is back. Since 2016, Neighbourhood Festival has established itself as the premier place to discover the next big act. Past events have hosted BRIT Award winners Sam Fender, Mabel and...
Sidewinder Halloween Festival
Saturday 31 October 2026
The UK's biggest and baddest oldskool UK Garage, Bassline, R&B, Dancehall and House Festival... This year they are not holding back... Over 50 headling artists4 huge haunted outdoor and indoor arenasAll day outdoor and all night indoor ...
Mannyfest Halloween Special
Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween Special alongside Mukes & Riddim Culture Rolling out DNB and Bass Music from day into night Fancy dress and Fully immersive production...
Damnation 2026
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 November 2026
Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester....
True Pride
Saturday 7 November 2026
The first queer curated True Pride Queer Arts festival, featuring The Irrepressibles, The Hidden Cameras, Planningtorock, jasmine.4.t and more....
Hits Radio Live
Saturday 21 November 2026
Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! The 2025 show will see a huge n...
OUTLOUD Festival - Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
We are proud to present our first festival 'OUTLOUD'. 16 artists join us for a day filled with the best up and coming music in the UK....
BRIT Awards
Saturday 27 February 2027
50 years of the iconic celebration of British music returns to Manchester for a second year in the row. Twelve months on from the exciting news that The BRITs would be embarking on a brand-new era and moving to Manchester for 2026 & 2027, ...
